# 49 CFR § 655.82: Compliance as a condition of financial assistance

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.82

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 655.82
- **Heading:** Compliance as a condition of financial assistance
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER VI—FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > PART 655—PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL MISUSE AND PROHIBITED DRUG USE IN TRANSIT OPERATIONS > Subpart I—Certifying Compliance

## Text

(a) A recipient shall not be eligible for Federal financial assistance under 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5309, or 5311, if a recipient fails to establish an anti-drug and alcohol misuse program in compliance with this part.
(b) If the Administrator determines that a recipient that receives Federal financial assistance under 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5309, or 5311 is not in compliance with this part, the Administrator may bar the recipient from receiving Federal financial assistance in an amount the Administrator considers appropriate.
(c) A recipient is subject to criminal sanctions and fines for false statements or misrepresentations under 18 U.S.C. 1001.
(d) Notwithstanding § 655.3, a recipient operating a ferryboat regulated by the USCG who fails to comply with the USCG chemical and alcohol testing requirements, shall be in noncompliance with this part and may be barred from receiving Federal financial assistance in an amount the Administrator considers appropriate.
[78 FR 37993, June 25, 2013]

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 655.1 § 655.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.2 § 655.2 Overview.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.2.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.3 § 655.3 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.4 § 655.4 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.4.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.5 § 655.5 Stand-down waivers for drug testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.6 § 655.6 Preemption of state and local laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.6.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.7 § 655.7 Starting date for testing programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.11 § 655.11 Requirement to establish an anti-drug use and alcohol misuse program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.12 § 655.12 Required elements of an anti-drug use and alcohol misuse program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.12.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.14 § 655.14 Education and training programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.14.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.15 § 655.15 Policy statement contents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.15.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.16 § 655.16 Requirement to disseminate policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.16.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.17 § 655.17 Notice requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.17.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.21 § 655.21 Drug testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.21.md)

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